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Issue...this December / January

FEATURE: Impress your guests for the holidays with our guest room guide.

STYLE:New Year's Resolutions for your home + how to organise each room!

RECIPES: Turkey burgers & sensational side dishes for your BBQ.

RECIPES: Delicious summer holiday desserts.

OUTDOOR:Summer outdoor holiday style guide + a BBQ essentials list.

GARDEN:DIY timber garden bed project & a beginners guide to composting.

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FEATURE:House Proud visits Wet 'n' Wild and gives you our top tips.

PET FEATURE:Pet summer safety & tips to keep them cool.

BRAINTEASERS : P22. Kids Corner + frozen puzzle.P23. Brainteasers for adults.

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PUZZLES: Our coffee break quiz page filled with logic puzzles.

TIPS & TRICKS:Our Tips and Tricks page is a great source for household ideas.

COCKTAILS:P26. Our favourite holiday cocktails.P27. Emma's hangover cures.

SOLUTIONS: Answers for the coffee break quiz page & kids corner.

GIVEAWAYS:Natio, Sunnybank Fitness membership & outdoor bean bag giveaways.

WHAT’S ON:What events are happening during December & January.

GET IN TOUCH

IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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HOUSE PROUD GOES WET ‘N’ WILD 18

SUMMER OUTDOOR STYLE & BBQ ESSENTIALS GUIDE15

EDITOR Shahna Hudson

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FEATURES EDITOR

Emma Leckie

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Maddie Miller

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Happy Holidays and welcome to the Summer issue of House Proud Magazine.

We have some festive features for you this issue and an extended recipes section. If you think a traditional Christmas roast and hours of cooking in a hot kitchen is not your thing, see our recipes page for a Aussie BBQ inspired Christmas.

With the Holidays comes Summer temperatures and these can be hard for our furry friends to handle. Page 21 has all your pet Summer safety tips including sign of heat stress and yummy treats.

Our features editor and myself were invited by Wet 'n' Wild to explore their park and see the newly opened Junior Park. Our fearless writer Emma even braved the Tornado to give you guys a real review of the best rides.

This wouldn't be a Holiday issue without some great giveaways. Make sure you see page 29 for all the gifts on offer and feel free to enter all our giveaways. House Proud has also started a 'Feedback Friday' survey. If you're keen to let us know what you would like to see in future issues then jump on to our Facebook and complete the -2 minute survey.

From everybody at House Proud Magazine, we hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas and a great New Year! (See page 27 for how to survive New Years Day!)

Happy Reading

Shahna Hudson

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Throw pillows & blankets for a comfortable, home like feel!

TOWELS & HANGING SPACETowel ladders are great if you have limited space or

rent and can't install hooks.

Spare toothpaste & toothbrush

shower tote bag

Make your bathrooms easily navigatable. If your guests are sharing your bathroom then clean & organise so they do not feel as if they are intruding. If they have their own guest bathroom, provide them with all the essentials that they have probably forgotten.

ADD SOME ENTERTAINMENT Leave a few books or magazines for

your guests to peruse.

AIM FOR A COMFORTABLE SLEEPGive your guests all they will need to help them get a good nights sleep. If not, then you're the one who will have to listen to them complain. New pillows & some fresh sheets should do it.

A POWER BOARD IS ESSENTIALSpare rooms tend to have less

wall outlets.

bathroom must-haves

Laundry basketSo they don't have to store dirty clothes in

their suitcase

A BEDSIDE TABLE & LIGHT- you can go for a soft lamp shade or a desk style light for those who like to read.

A fan is important during our summer heat.

RubbishBin

Coat Hangers

Scented candles

A spare key - in case they want to come & go.

ADD HOLIDAY FLAIR Your guests are most likely visiting for

Christmas or New Year so decorate and get into the spirit.

Do you have guests coming in for the holidays and one incredibly messy, unkept guest bedroom for them to sleep in? Guest bedrooms tend to be the less decorated rooms in a house because they're the least lived in. But by doing something as simple as covering the walls or switching the bedspread, you can change the whole atmosphere and create a room any family member or friend would be happy to stay in. Here are a few things you may have forgotten.

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Solar panels

Air conditioning

Paint the exterior or interior of the house

Upgrading the fencing

New kitchen cabinets or bench top

Replace your old oven

Renovate your bathroom

or simply invest in a new shower head

The key to a good New Year's Resolution is making it achievable! Don't plan a massive renovation, instead choose one room or one thing to improve upon in your home and make that your goal.

The first step is to make yourself a TO DO LIST of all the things that need to be fixed or replaced in the house. Prioritise urgent home fixes - if you want to repaint your bedroom but your roof leaks, you should probably fix the roof first. Here's House Prouds top home improvement to do list for your home.

Make a HOME improvement

for yourHOME

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TIP: INSTALL OR ADD SOMETHING THAT INCREASES YOUR HOMES VALUE

If you can't renovate,

DECORATE!

New Year’s RESOLUTIONS

Don't like your walls but can't afford to change them? Just cover them with eye catching

art works.

• Landscape the garden

• Change dated door hardware

• Fit new light switch covers throughout the house

• Deep clean all windows

• Replace old light shades & fan fittings

• Sand back and lacker timber floors

• Steam clean the carpets

• Repair any holes or damage in walls

• For a new look use concrete paint to redo the outdoor area.

• Replace worn window dressings with new ones to give a room a fresh look.

• Replace and redo discoloured grouting

In-ground pool

If you can't do any renovations or upgrades this year, make your goal to save money and tackle these projects next year.


Ditch the CLUTTER&organiseHouseProud [style]

CREATE SPACE FOR EVERY ITEM

DONATE RARELY USED ITEMS

TOSS OLD CHIPPED CROCKERY

LIMIT PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES

INSTALL DRAWER DIVIDERS

CLEAR YOUR FRIDGE OUT

TOSS STAINED TUPPERWARE

PUT BASKETS/LABELS IN PANTRY

THROW OUT EXPIRED SPICES

Kitchen

DONATE WHAT DOES NOT FIT

DONATE WHAT YOU HAVE TOO MUCH OF

LIMIT HANGERS AND DOUBLE UP ON CLOTHES ON HANGERS

ORGANISE YOUR SHOES WITH A SHOE RACK

Wardrobe

USE A PEG BOARD TO ORGANISE/ STORE YOUR TOOLS, BROOMS, RAKES ETC

CREATE A BASIC TOOLKIT hammer, screw drivers, wrench, measuring tools, level, pliers, hardware, safety equipment, adhesives, scissors.

SEPARATE SMALL HARDWARE PIECES INTO CLEAR JARS AND LABEL

UTILIASE THE WALL FOR STORAGE SPACE.

Garage

TO GETTINGORGANISED

THROW AWAY EMPTY BOTTLES

PUT OCCASIONAL MAKEUP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER

LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF PRODUCTS IN SHOWER

Bathroom

DEDICATE DRAWS TO FILES

ASSIGN FOLDERS house, health insurance, cars, taxes, children, pets, manuals, receipts etc.

CREATE A FAMILY FOLDER birth certificates, emergency contacts, passports, medical

TAKE OUT ITEMS THAT DO NOT BELONG IN THE OFFICE

DISCARD OLD STATIONARY

STORE YOUR SUPPLIES IN A DRAWER ORGANISER

Office

Put tags on your sheets to indicate what size they are.

REMOVE TOWELS & SHEETS WITH STAINS OR RIPS

LIMIT OLD BLANKETS

DONATE SHEETS THAT DO NOT FIT ANY BED IN THE HOUSE

ROLL TOWELS FOR COMPACT STORAGE

Linen closet

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HouseProud [cookery]

DeliciousTURKEY BURGERS

Swap your holiday roast for this tasty turkey burger, perfect for a summer backyard BBQ with family & friends.

SERVES: APPROX. 12 BURGERSPREPARATION: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

Directions:1. In a large bowl, combine the minced turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Form into 12 equal sized patties.

2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet or BBQ over medium heat,

turning once or twice until cooked.


1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Your choice of salad eg. spanish onion, tomato, sliced chilli, lettuce, parsley, cucumber, cheese etc.

Bread rolls (we suggest toasting slightly on the

BBQ).

Ingredients:

1.4 kg turkey mince

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup finely diced onion

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

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Sensational Side Dishes

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of fresh Sweet Corn

• 2 tbsp plain Greek Yogurt

• 2 tbsp sour cream

• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• Dash of salt and pepper

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 lime, cut into wedges

• Olive Oil or Olive Oil Spray

Directions:In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt and sour cream. Set aside.

In another small bowl, mix together chilli powder, salt and pepper. Set aside. Spray or brush each piece of corn lightly with olive oil.

Grill for approximately 10 minutes, turning often to avoid burning. The corn should brown in places and be cooked through.

Take corn off of grill and brush with Greek yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with spice mixture, cheese, and parsley.Squeeze lime wedges over each piece of corn. Enjoy!

WatermelonFeta & mint salad

Ingredients:

• 7 cups of cubed watermelon, cubed, chilled and well drained

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped

• 3/4 cup feta, cubed

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Pinch of salt

Directions: In a large bowl, combine watermelon and lime juice.

Gently fold in the feta, sprinkle with mint and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper & salt.

Mexican grilled corn

Ingredients:

• Fresh pineapple - half

• 1/4 cup onion finely chopped

• 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped

• 1 Jalapeño chilli, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• Pinch of salt

• 1/4 tsp olive oil

Directions: Cut the pineapple into 1/4 inch thick slices. Heat a grill or pan and drizzle with olive oil.

Grill the pineapple slices on each side on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender with light char-grilled marks.

Allow the slices to cool. Cut them into medium cubes.

In a bowl, add grilled pineapple cubes, onion, coriander leaves, red chilli and combine. Add lime juice and salt. Toss well.

Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

For more yummy summer recipes visit our website at www.houseproud

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4 tablespoons lime juice

300 ml thickened cream

1 large mango

14 butternut snap cookies, broken (2/3 of a 250g pkt)

1/2 pineapple

2 passionfruit pulp, reserved

Ingredients for cookies 1/3 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup molasses

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp ground ginger

3/4 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp salt

Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

Directions1. In a blender, combine ice cream and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for at least 2 hours.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then molasses.

3. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.

4. Preheat oven to 350 c. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured gingerbread-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

5. To make ice cream sandwiches, spread 1/4 cup softened ice cream over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Wrap each in plastic wrap; freeze on a baking sheet at least 1 hour.

Ingredients for ice-cream3 cups vanilla ice cream

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon


TROPICAL ‘NO BAKE’ CHEESECAKE 1. Lightly grease a 22cm round tin and line base with non-stick baking paper.

2. Place biscuits into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add butter and process until combined. Use back of a spoon to press the biscuit mixture over the base of the prepared tin. Refrigerate the base while you make the filling.

3. Pour cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatine over. When gelatine has softened, stand the bowl in a pan of hot water and whisk with a fork until dissolved. Cool.

4. Using electric beaters, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lime juice and rind until smooth. Add cream and the gelatine mixture and beat briefly to combine. Pour over the biscuit base. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hrs until firm.

5. Remove cheesecake from round pan and place on serving platter. Arrange fruit on top, drizzle with passionfruit pulp.

60g butter, melted

2 tablespoons cold water

2 1/2 teaspoons gelatine

2 x 250g pkt cream cheese, chopped at room temperature

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 tablespoon lime rind

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BROWNS

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timber garden bedHow to build a SIMPLE

GREENS:Vegetable & fruit peelings

Teabags

Lawn clippings

Garden waste

Coffee grounds

Egg shells

Seaweed

Animal manure

BROWNS:Shredded newspaper

Paper/cardboard(with no plastic)

Autumn leaves

Twigs

Straw or hay

Sawdust

Pet hair

Linen from the dryer

Reduce or eliminate the need for

chemical fertilisers!ALWAYS add a 10cm layer of dry BROWN

materials on top of your food scraps. Exposed GREENS attract flies.

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO COMPOSTING

More than 25%

of a typical households waste

can be composted.

DID YOU KNOW?

DO NOT use:Meat or fish

Dairy products

Oils & fats

Used cat litter

Plastic coated cardboard

Cooked food

Diseased Plants

Weeds

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ChecklistTOOLS

Power drill

Shovel

Rake

Hammer

Materials

8 pieces of pine 120cm x 15.5cm

4 pieces of pineSquare with height - 31cm

32 screws or nails

Fertiliser or compost

Garden soil

Pencil to mark

Seeds or plants

First off, the area should be completely void of grass, flowers, bushes, roots, or trees. Build your garden bed upside down and on a flat, hard surface.

1. Set a piece of 120cm pine on its thin edge on the ground. Place a square 31cm tall post at one end. Secure square post with 2 x screws. Repeat at other end of wood. Repeat with second 120cm piece of wood.

2. Join your other two 120cm pieces of wood to these and secure with 2 x screws. Now you have a box.

3. Add another layer of 120cm pieces of wood and use 2 x screws to secure them to the square posts already attached to the bottom square.

OPTIONAL: You can line the bottom of the box with black plastic or leave it. If you choose to line your box use a heavy duty staple gun or nails to secure it.

4. Fill your garden bed with a combination of garden soil, compost and fertiliser. Plant your seeds or plants and you are finished.

FOR A CHALLENGE!A raised garden bed conserves moisture &

suppresses weed growth.

Plants can be grown

close together so yields

go up and water-use

efficiency is maximised.

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H E R E A R E S O M E O F O U R FAVO U R I T E

R I D E S

Calypso Bay

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Our first stop once inside the park was to check out the new Junior Zone! It looked like so much fun! There were heaps of families around enjoying the watery fun, with plenty to keep all those little adventurers busy!

The next ride we were keen to go on was Calypso Bay - this was fantastic! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend your time....relaxing while winding your way down the tranquil course!

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WET ‘N’ WILD on the GOLD COAST!

Emma & Shahna having a

great time at Wet’n’Wild!

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SLIP, SLOP, SLAP: Sunscreen, hat, protective clothing, sunglasses.

Most of all - HAVE FUN!

In case your children wander off, agree on an easy to find meeting point in advance.

Get there early! This is to ensure a close and shady car park, and a shady resting spot for the family inside the park.

The Wave Pool

Happy Birthday Wet’n’Wild! The water park celebrates its 30th year and marks the occasion by opening the new Wet ‘n’ Wild Junior park. A kid-friendly zone that will keep the little ones entertained for hours! Perfect for the younger adventure seekers with scaled down versions of some of the most popular larger rides throughout the park. Miniature versions include rides older thrill seekers may recognise like the Tornado and the Aqua Racers.

A major draw-card that was very popular on our visit was the multilevel interactive play structure. With lots to do that will keep your kids entertained plus the peace of mind knowing that lifeguards patrol the area. With slides, water fountains and a giant tipping bucket as well as the ever popular wading pool, this area is equipped with everything that the kids could ever dream of in a water park. Parents and grandparents can even join in the fun on selected rides if given permission by their children.

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Now this is what I call a thrill ride! Highly recommended for those who are seeking an adrenaline rush! For those who are a little less adventurous, why not go and watch your friends and family’s faces as they hurtle out of the tunnel.......priceless!

This would have to be one of the most popular attractions here at the park, who wouldn’t want to experience all the fun of the beach including the waves! Great fun for the whole family!

Family Fun Day Checklist

Check out the ALL NEW Wet’n’Wild Junior Park!!

Snacks! Bring your own water bottles, snacks and take advantage of the free BBQ’s.

HouseProud [feature]


Summer safety tips

Not all pets love water, but it's worth a try to see if yours does! Kid pools are cheap and can be filled and kept in the shade. No place for a pool? Throw down a wet towel in the shade so your pet can rest on to cool off.

Even though you might not feel like it, your dog still needs exercise in the heat of the summer. Try to walk or run your pooch in the early morning or late afternoon when it's cooled down a bit and overheating is less of a threat. Swimming is a great form of exercise for dogs. If you can get to a dog friendly beach or pool it will not only tire them out but keep you both cool.

FROZEN FRU IT CUBES

These are super fast and simple treats your pets are sure to enjoy. Use ice-cube trays for small dogs & cats. For the larger dogs who require a bit more of a challenge try ice-cream containers.

YOU CAN ADD• blueberries• strawberries• watermelon• carrot pieces• banana slices• peanut butter• cooked chicken piecesFill trays with water, chicken stock mixture or plain yoghurt. Place in freezer until frozen solid.

Early warning signs your pet is overheating

Panting hard and often

Sluggish or confused behaviour

Tongue hanging out and bright red

Suddenly sitting or stopping while walkingSearching for

water or cool surfaces

TIPS TO KEEP THEM COOL1 Frozen food & treats Use a plastic pool

Keep your pet inside when possible, or provide plenty of shade outside.FACT: pets can get sunburnt.

Time your walks

Keep your pet hydrated TIP: add ice cubes to their water bowls.

Grooming is important

Set up a fanTie a wet bandanna around your pets neck

If you have a cat or dog with long hair or a dense undercoat, a trip to the groomer can work wonders!

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BANANA Peanut Butter ICE CREAM

INGREDIENTS• 3 ripe bananas• 1 tbsp peanut butter

DIRECTIONSPeel banana and freeze for 2 hrs or overnight. Blend bananas in a blender or food processor. Add peanut butter and blend again. Serve to your pooch immediately or place in sealed container in the freezer.

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SUMMER SAFETY RISKS

WORMSDe-worming your pet

is very important.

HEARTWORMSJust one mosquito

bite could infect your dog with deadly

heartworm.

HERBICIDES & FERTILISERSThere great for your garden

but toxic to pets.

INSECTICIDES

SNAKES Even in residential

areas there is still a

risk of deadly snakes.

Make sure to clear

away leafage in your

garden.

TICKSTicks can be black, brown, or

tan, & have eight legs. To safely remove a tick use tweezers and gently grab as close to the skin as possible. Then pull out slowly

& store the evidence so your local vet can identify and treat

correctly.

SIGNS OF A TICK OR SNAKE BITE IN PETS:

• Weakness in limbs (especially back legs)

• Loss of body movement

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Unsteadiness

• Difficulty eating

• Disorder of voicebrown dog tick

bush tickparalysis tick

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

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Colour me!


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HouseProud [puzzle] CoffeeBreakQuizWhy not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your

favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

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Guess What it Says?


Guess What it Says?example - the answer to

no .2 is ‘broken heart’ .

Sudoku

Word Maker

Word Search

Word Sudoku puzzle

There are four bungalows in our cul-de-sac. They are made from these materials: straw, wood, brick and glass. Mrs Scott's bungalow is somewhere to the left of the wooden one and the third one along is brick. Mrs Umbrella owns a straw bungalow and Mr Tinsley does not live at either end, but lives somewhere to the right of the glass bungalow. Mr Wilshaw lives in the fourth bungalow, whilst the first bungalow is not made from straw.

Who lives where, and what is their bungalow made from?

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PROXIMATE(use this word)

Each row, column & 3x3 square must contain the letters in the word above exactyle once. It's sudoku with letters.


Fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row , column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

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INGREDIENTS:- 1-2 tbsp of sugar syrup - Handful of mint leaves + extra to garnish- 30ml white rum- 1 tsp of lime juice- Sparkling or soda water- Ice cubes

WATERMELON MOJITO

EMMA’S TOP TIPS: You can use any type of fruit you like! Why not try preparing your drink in a blender or mixer? This will crush the ice making your drink a deliciously cool summer treat!

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KIWI-FRUIT MOJITOSTRAWBERRY MOJITO

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SUMMER SENSATION

60ml pomegranate juice

30ml white rum

1 tsp lime juice

handful mint leaves

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ginger ale (amount to your liking)

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4-5 chopped strawberries

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1. one thing after another

2. broken heart or heart broken

3. but on second thought

4. last but not least

5. one in a million

6. fooling around

7. history repeats itself

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9. the beginning of the end

10. scatter brain

11. line up in single file

12. pacing back and forth

13. a backwards glance

14. a thin line between love and hate

15. all things great and small

Guess what it says answers

JOHN'S RIDDLEFrom, left to right:#1 Mrs Scott - glass#2 Mrs Umbrella - straw#3 Mr Tinsley - brick#4 Mr Wilshaw - wood

The K orner C ids Answers!

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